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Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba, is vowing to fight corruption in the city. Earlier today, he delivered his second State of the City Address.
Courtesy DStv403 - eNCA Published on 2 May 2018
Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba, is vowing to fight corruption in the city. Earlier today, he delivered his second State of the City Address.
Mashaba highlights successes in state of the city address
Gemma Ritchie 02 May 2018 11:52
Herman Mashaba delivered his state of the city address on Wednesday where he listed his achievements as mayor of Johannesburg under a multi-party coalition of the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters.
Since he assumed office in August 2016, Mashaba said 5145 title deeds have been handed over to the residents of Johannesburg.
“Giving over 5200 of our poorest residents the dignity of home ownership,” said Mashaba, claiming that it was a change from the 2012-2013 financial year where no title deeds were handed over.
To date, Mashaba said the City of Johannesburg has constructed 1089 RDP homes, which he said “represent new housing opportunities for our residents”. He added an additional 1000 homes require electrification before they can be allocated to residents.
The mayor — who has in the past faced criticism over the manner in which he handled evictions from condemned buildings in the inner city — was unapologetic saying, “I will not shy away from the fact that we have arrested 577 people in connection with hijacked properties, including undocumented immigrants who must then be processed by the department of home affairs.”
“I will not apologise for this nor will our efforts subside, because the rule of law must prevail in our city,” said Mashaba.
Gemma Ritchie works in the Mail & Guardian's online department. She majored in English Literature at a small liberal arts college in the USA
Gemma Ritchie 02 May 2018 11:52
Herman Mashaba delivered his state of the city address on Wednesday where he listed his achievements as mayor of Johannesburg under a multi-party coalition of the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters.
Since he assumed office in August 2016, Mashaba said 5145 title deeds have been handed over to the residents of Johannesburg.
“Giving over 5200 of our poorest residents the dignity of home ownership,” said Mashaba, claiming that it was a change from the 2012-2013 financial year where no title deeds were handed over.
To date, Mashaba said the City of Johannesburg has constructed 1089 RDP homes, which he said “represent new housing opportunities for our residents”. He added an additional 1000 homes require electrification before they can be allocated to residents.
The mayor — who has in the past faced criticism over the manner in which he handled evictions from condemned buildings in the inner city — was unapologetic saying, “I will not shy away from the fact that we have arrested 577 people in connection with hijacked properties, including undocumented immigrants who must then be processed by the department of home affairs.”
“I will not apologise for this nor will our efforts subside, because the rule of law must prevail in our city,” said Mashaba.
Gemma Ritchie works in the Mail & Guardian's online department. She majored in English Literature at a small liberal arts college in the USA
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